Four Imperatives of Leadership

By: John Errigo

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Four Imperatives of Leadership is a compilation resource of four key areas of leadership: Emotional intelligence, ethics, inclusive leadership (recognizing the in and out groups), and leading team effectiveness. Publisher's Summary The great debate continues over whether leaders are “born” or whether they are “made.” Certain people throughout history have certainly been given a gift of leadership; they seem to inspire others simply by their words and actions. Others, through a life-long process, have to cultivate the traits of leadership. Examples of both approaches can clearly be seen throughout history by reviewing the lives of leaders such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Spencer Churchill, Pope John Paul II, Ronald Regan and many others. That said, what are some essential traits all great leaders share in common? I think most would agree that a high degree of ethics, emotional intelligence, the ability to build and sustain working relationships, the ability to motivate and inspire others, and a clear sense of mission certainly would be traits to look for in great leaders. John Errigo, PhD., has compiled the best and most relevant portions of his previous four books (The Big Bang Entrepreneur: When Start Ups and Ethics Collide, Level Up: Lead with Emotional Intelligence, Making Teams Stick Together: Emotional Intelligence and Team Cohesion, and Who’s Leading Who? The Leader & Follower Relationship Know-How Guide) into a concise little handbook for anyone who might be in a leadership role or might be being groomed to become a leader. This book will provide the essential guide a leader needs for success in the 21st century business or organizational environment. In this book, we will examine the four essential imperatives of a good leader as well as investigate what sets great leaders apart from those who are not. Let’s begin the journey together into the four essential imperatives every leader must have in his or her personal tool kit.